Ep 170 - New York to Ukraine a Female Expat Talks About Kiev

One of the few female travel bloggers to visit Ukraine, Amy Butler shares her experience in this amazing yet undiscovered country in Europe. She is a certified English teacher who is on a mission to travel and see the world. Having a female expat on the show, we get to hear a new perspective on what it’s like to work and live in Kiev, Ukraine. She talks about the quality of life in the country as well as the downside of it. She also talks about Ukrainian people, their attitude, and their culture. This brief conversation gives a bigger picture on why Ukraine is one of the best places to visit.   Links: Thewayfarersbook.com Facebook Twitter Twitter   Trip Streak - Smarter Travel Search   Time stamps: 03:00 – Subway system in Ukraine 05:51 – The Expat community in Ukraine 10:04 – Language barrier 16:56 – Why she chose to travel Ukraine 17:45 – Safety in Ukraine compared to the U.S. 23:06 – Cost of Living 28:50 – The downside of Ukraine 29:30 – Health care in Ukraine 31:04 – The dating world 41:03 – Booming of IT and online businesses 44:00 – The undiscovered Europe 47:38 – Truth about Ukrainian people   Enjoy this episode? Share it with friends!